Upcoming Events…

  • Bird Walk, Petrifying Springs Park

    Petrifying Springs Park 5555 7th Street, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Meet at area 2, where the feeders are, by 5:30 PM. This is the lot north of the Pike River bridge accessed from JR. We will be looking for fall migrant birds.

  • Big Sit

    Samuel Myers Park 1 11th Street, Racine, United States

    Hoy's 16th Big Sit is a FREE EVENT and open to EVERYONE! It is an easy activity for those with limited mobility, as birders watch from a stationary location (within a 17 foot diameter circle). Bring binoculars, sunscreen, water, snacks, and a folding chair. In case of bad weather, the Big Sit may be rescheduled

  • Hawkwatch at Chiwaukee Prairie

    Chiwaukee Prairie 121st Street and 2nd Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, WI, United States

    Meet at 121st Street and 2nd Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158. Hoy plans to meet at Chiwaukee to watch for migrating raptors. There is roadside parking in this area, please park along the west side of 2nd Avenue only. Bring your binoculars, a chair, water, snacks, and layered clothing in case it's breezy. If winds

  • Owl Prowl

    Bong State Recreational Area (BB Parking Area) 26000 Co Hwy BB, Kansasville, WI

    We will drive to various locations near and within the park to listen for owls. Please meet promptly by 7:00 PM at the DNR parking lot that is located on the north side of BB (7th Street), approximately 0.7 mile west of Hwy 75. A Wisconsin State Parks vehicle admission sticker will be required when

  • Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point

    Shoop Park (Racine County) 4534-4326 Lighthouse Drive, Wind Point, United States

    We'll meet at the parking lot at Shoop Park. We may walk northward along the lakefront to the Wind Point Lighthouse. To get back to the parking lot, we'll either retrace our steps or walk along the edge of Shoop golf course. The field trip end time will depend on bird activity and/or weather conditions

  • Waterfowl at Eagle Lake

    Eagle Lake Park 23705 Church Rd, Kansasville, WI

    TENTATIVE: We'll meet at the parking lot closest to the lake at Eagle Lake Park and then proceed to other stops around the lake. The field trip end time will depend on bird activity and/or weather conditions but will generally conclude no later than 11:00 or 12:00 PM. DEPENDING ON WATERFOWL NUMBERS IN THE WEEK

  • Lakefront Birding – Kenosha

    Southport Park 7825 First Avenue, Kenosha, WI

    We'll first meet at the parking lot at Southport Park (just north of the Kenosha Sand Dunes) and will then visit other spots along the lakefront.  The field trip end time will depend on bird activity and/or weather conditions but will generally conclude no later than 11:00 or 12:00 PM. Along the lake we'll be

  • Lakefront Birding at Shoop Park/Wind Point

    Shoop Park (Racine County) 4534-4326 Lighthouse Drive, Wind Point, United States

    We'll meet at the parking lot at Shoop Park. We may walk northward along the lakefront to the Wind Point Lighthouse. To get back to the parking lot, we'll either retrace our steps or walk along the edge of Shoop golf course. The field trip end time will depend on bird activity and/or weather conditions

  • Lakefront Birding – Kenosha

    Southport Park 7825 First Avenue, Kenosha, WI

    We'll first meet at the parking lot at Southport Park (just north of the Kenosha Sand Dunes) and will then visit other spots along the lakefront.  The field trip end time will depend on bird activity and/or weather conditions but will generally conclude no later than 11:00 or 12:00 PM. Along the lake we'll be

  • Racine Christmas Bird Count

    Our next TENTATIVE count day is Saturday, December 19, 2026. The confirmed date will be posted by the November 2026.  Hoy Audubon Society requests all birders and those interested in helping look for and count birds to join the 127th annual Christmas Bird Count this month. This nationwide program, coordinated by the National Audubon Society,